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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971 Edition 02 June Ty C • IT O N CENTER /REPORT* MANAGER'S JUNE, 1971 NO. 2 a I I New Facilities At Civic Center The new civic center (community center and city hall) now stands on a 60 acre site on the Earle Brown farm. Designed by The Cerny Associates, a Minneapolis architectural firm, the com munity center has an Olympic size 50 -meter swimming pool with five lanes, and a ramp on the shallow end for wheel -chair patients. The lower level of the center will house locker rooms, sauna, exercise room, and social hall. On the upper level 04 _ will be a game room, teen lounge, crafts room, conference room, exhibit area, and offices for Brooklyn Center recrea- ` n tion personnel. ` City administrative offices and the W, Council chambers will be located on the upper level of the city hall. The lower level will house the police department and the civil defense director. Civic Center Housewarming Set For June 26 -July 11 On The Inside... Brooklyn Center residents are invited Martian, Flintstone characters, the Wiz- • Community Center to a housewarming -15 days of com- and of Oz and Humpty Dumpty. munit events starting June 26 and • Police Facilities Y 9 Sponsored by the Brooklyn Boule- ending July 11. vard automobile dealers, the parade will • Youth Commission Center of attention will be the travel down the boulevard to the new newly-completed civic center on the • Fire Defense - Rescue civic center. Earle Brown farm. The Toyland parade has been likened • Bus Route Kick -off event for the opening will to the traditional Macy's Thanksgiving Walkway Network be a community dance at the municipal Day Parade held in New York. Cost of Y garage on Saturday, June 26. Formal the local parade, shared by its sponsors, • Senior Citizens dedication of the center is set for is estimated at $6,000. Sunday, June 27 at the Civic Plaza. • Sewer Rate Events for all residents will include Huge balloons of every size and an open house, guided tours, an art • For Your Information shape will float down Brooklyn Boule- exhibit, Mexican festival, a teen pool vard beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Satur- party, fireworks, ice cream social, a day, July 3 for the Toyland Parade— synchronized swim show, street dance, another highlight of housewarming and many others. events. Among visiting storybook, historic Completing the 15 -day celebration *Citizen inquiries and requests may and popular television characters will be on Sunday, July 11 will be an ecumen- be directed at the City Administra- a camel caravan composed of balloons ical service at Brooklyn Center high tion. If there is any question regard - 180 feet long. Six camels and riders will school. ing a service that we are authorized depict "the mysterious land of the A Housewarming Committee has to perform, please call us at east ". been formed, and residents will soon 561- 5440. Other marchers will be My Favorite receive a full list of all events and times. L r u r Swimming Pool Court Introductory Offer... Residents Can Swim, Sauna, Exercise Use of the olympic -size swimming from 1 p.m. to midnight, Friday and p.m. until 11 p.m., the pool will again pool, sauna, exercise room and wading Saturday have been set. The center will be scheduled for open swimming. pool at the new Brooklyn Center Com- also be open from 1 to 9 p.m. on Saturdays, from 9 until noon, mis- munity Center will be offered to fami- Sunday. cellaneous activities are planned. From lies and single residents at a lower rate The tentative winter schedule hours 1 p.m. until midnight, open swimming is until August 1, 1971. and events is as follows: scheduled. The introductory membership offer Monday, Wednesday, Friday, from 9 The pool will be open from 1 p.m. — $25 for a family and $12.50 for a a.m. to 11 a.m. — swimming for women. until 9 p.m. on Sundays. single — will cover six months. After Tuesday and Thursday, 9 to 11 a.m. The entire area will be staffed with August 1, that same membership will — swimming for tiny tots. qualified personnel including lifeguards, increase to $30 for a resident family and Monday through Friday, 11:30 a.m. building supervisors and clerks. $15 for a single. to 1:30 p.m. — swimming for business- A brochure has been mailed to the A tentative schedule of events and men. From 1:30 to 3 p.m. those same residents of the City explaining the hours at the center has been set by the days — school use. program. Park and Recreation Department. The Open swimming this winter is sched- For additional information please schedule may change on the basis of uled for 3 to 5 p.m., Monday through contact the Brooklyn Center Park and local demand and need. Friday. A swim club will probably meet Recreation department at 561 -5440. Af- Summer hours from 1 p.m. to 11 from 5 to 6 p.m., and lessons will be ter 5 p.m. and weekends, please dial p.m., Monday through Thursday; and given from 6 to 7:30 p.m. From 7:30 561 -5448. OKI l • SOY , f Game Room Social Hall r New Police Facilities: 67¢ Room For Expansion PROPERTY The lower level of the new Brooklyn The area will also include radio dis- TAX DOLLAR Center city hall will house the police patching facilities for the police depart department, along with offices for the ment the fire department, civil of nse DISTRIBUTION p g defense civil defense department. and public works. New facilities for the police depart - City Receives ment include three detention cells, a photo lab, locker room and a squad room. Liquor License The detention cells will offer conven- 210 ience for the force. They are now using Applications the Hennepin County detention facili- ties. The squad room will be used for 120 The Holiday Inn and Green Giant departmental meetings, completion of restaurant have each applied for a liquor reports, and off -duty time. license in Brooklyn Center. Interview rooms will also be available There are also other prospective for detectives. applicants. The new police office will accommo- A referendum, approved by the citi- date 28 police officers, 6 clerk- CITY OF HENNEPIN SCHOOL zens, provides that the City can issue dispatchers, 2 part -time clerks, and 1 BROOKLYN COUNTY DISTRICTS CENTER five, private on -sale liquor licenses and police administrative aid, with room for still continue to operate its two munici- expansion. A taxpayer's dollar in Brooklyn Cen- pal liquor store outlets. The present police facilities, located ter is divided three ways — 12 cents of Provisions of the split-liquor referen- at 6445 Lyndale Avenue North, are old that dollar goes to Brooklyn Center to dum are in accordance with a Minnesota and overcrowded. That office has been finance city services. To support, as an statute which was enacted by the 1969 in use by the department for 11 years. example, welfare programs, the courts, State Legislature. Prior to 1960, police facilities were highway maintenance and construction, The City of Brooklyn Center will shared with the fire department. Hennepin County receives 21 cents. And benefit from additional revenues gener- After July 1, residents will have to 67 cents of that dollar is shared by the ated by these businesses through the dial only one number to reach both the four school districts serving Brooklyn property tax. Fire and Police Departments, 561 -5720. Center — districts 281, 286, 279 and 11. Each on -sale liquor license applica- This year, the City's share of the total tion will be carefully reviewed. Only Join Defense fe n s e tax on a $22,000 home in Brooklyn high quality concerns that will contrib o Center is $73.02. ute to the growing business and com- Rescue S q u a d mercial climate of the City will be considered. Residents are invited to join the fire Traffic Centers defense- rescue organization in Brooklyn 12 Youths Center, according to information from Earn Sidewalks Civil Defense director Ed Coleman. Will Advise Vacancies in this department have This S u m m e r been caused by transfers of volunteers City Council to the fire department. Construction will start this summer The defense - rescue group serves as a on a 39.3 mile walkway network in A Youth Advisory Commission com- training ground for the fire department. Brooklyn Center. posed of 12 youth members and three For additional information, contact There will be no additional tax levy adults, was formed in Brooklyn Center the department, 561 -5440. or special assessment for the construc- this spring. The group will serve as an tion of the walkways. The plan uses advisory unit to the City Council and to state aid, and municipal state aid funds. other advisory commissions in the City. Bus Service The City's engineering department The Youth Commission will be ex- conducted a year study of the proposed pected to convey opinions of youth to u esti o n n a i re walkway network, before turning over the Council, and to act as liaison be- A proposed internal bus route in their findings and recommendations to tween youths and adults. Brooklyn Center is now being studied. the City Council. Each member will be selected for Community interest questionnaires The plan was then reviewed and two -year terms. Members will represent have been mailed to 3,200 homes in the construction priorities were established. all four school districts in Brooklyn City. Resident comments will serve as a An obvious area for walkway con - Center, and they will be between 14 and guideline for additional studies of the struction combines heavy traffic volume 20- years -old. Representatives from pri- plan. and high pedestrian use. vate schools serving the City will also The City, in cooperation with the Top priorities include sidewalks on take part in the commission. Metropolitan Transit Commission, will Brooklyn Boulevard, from the south to Three adult members on the commis- then determine the extent of the bus the north city limits, and County Road sion will be appointed for three -year service. 10 from Logan Avenue to the west city terms. For example, a single bus might run limits. The group will also conduct an infor- at two -hour intervals to points of inter- Refined construction and financing mational program to increase public est in the community. A proposed fare plans will soon be reviewed by the awareness of youth matters. has been set at 15 cents. Council. r — For Your,101 ' Senior Citizen mation Council May Be MINI -BIKES PCA regulations, and receive a state It is illegal to operate mini -bikes on permit. Formed In City public streets, unless the vehicle and the JUNK CARS driver are licensed. Senior citizens concerned about But very few of the vehicles are The Brooklyn Center Police Depart- housing, inter -city bussing, utility rates, eligible for licensing e the state ment will issue warning tags to residents health services and other topics that because they do not meet safety who keep junk cars on their property in directly affect them are invited to con - standards. clear view. Junk cars may be stored if tact Mrs. Louise Martinson (561- 3736). kept within a building. A Senior Citizen council may be Residents who operate mini -bikes are y According to the City ordinance, a formed in Brooklyn Center, and Mrs. urged to remember the comfort of their y junk vehicle is described as any motor Martinson is trying to compile a list of neighbors. The noise the bikes cause can vehicle without the 1971 license, that is y g com p be a nuisance. not in operable condition. senior citizen residents in the community. This description includes partially BURNING ORDINANCE According to the 1970 census, there dismantled vehicles with parts for sale, are 1,648 Brooklyn Center residents Backyard burning is not allowed in or dismantled vehicles that are used for over 60 years of age. Brooklyn Center, and all burning barrels replacement parts. and similar devices should have been The "junk" category covers any parts A study committee has already be- removed from private property in Janu- saved for scrap. gun exploring services and programs ary, 1971. If the junk cars and parts are not available to senior citizens. The City ordinance does not prohibit removed after the warning ticket is Led by Mrs. Ernee McArthur, execu- outdoor barbecues and wood- burning issued, then tags will be written. tive secretary of the Brooklyn Center fireplaces. If convicted on this violation, a Chamber of Commerce, the group is Commercial incinerators cannot be resident could be fined up to $100 or composed of five senior citizens, other operated either unless they conform to imprisoned up to 90 days. interested adults, and two youths. The current Brooklyn Center sewer Elimination of some smaller plants R esidents rate is $8.75 per quarter, compared to a and improvements to others will provide $3.75 charge in 1970. The current, a cleaner environment, while decreasing higher rate will remain stable for ap- wastes now entering the Mississippi Contribute proximately four years. River. A study indicates that the 1970 The increase reflects the pollution sewer rate in Brooklyn Center averaged To Cleaner clean -up efforts by the Metropolitan out to approximately $3. a less per Sewer Board. The board recently took quarter than w h other metropolitan Environment over sewage disposal in all metropolitan municipalities with the same service. communities. Residents saw a reduction in the rate Residents in Brooklyn Center are Funds will be used to improve the in 1967 — from $4.50 to $3.75. That now paying $5 more each quarter for a Pig's Eye disposal plant, and to combine figure remained stable until sewage dis- cleaner environment and a reduction in many smaller plants into a single posal operations were turned over to the pollution. operation. Metro sewer board. CITY OF BROok[YN CENTER BULK RATE 6301 SHINGLE CREEK PARKWAY U.S. POSTAGE BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA 55429 PAID CITY COUNCIL Minneapolis, Philip Cohen Mayor Minnesota Howard Heck .................... Councilman Permit No. 2170 John Leary ...................... Councilman Theodore Willard ................. Councilman Vernon Ausen ................... Councilman Donald G. Poss .................. City Manager BROOKLYN CENTER SERVICE DIRECTORY Emergency Numbers (24 hours a Day) POLICE - FIRE (After July 1, 1971) .... 561 -5720 City Hall Offices ................... 561 -5440 (Monday through Friday — 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) Community Center ................. 561 -5440 (After 5 p.m. and weekends) .......... 561 -5448